Ryan Thomas

MMA has entered a fragmented era where talent is spread plentifully across more promotions than ever before. A large contingent responsible for this phenomenon is Russian combat sports, with the by-product being an abundance of Russian fighters competing in MMA. The hey days of Fedor Emelianenko may be long gone,...

As ACB move into a new burgeoning market they bring in hometown favourite Attila Vegh to headline ACB 84 in Slovakia. Vegh is slated to fight José Daniel Toledo as ACB head to Bratislava on April 7. 💥ACB 84: 🇸🇰Vegh vs Toledo 🇪🇸#acbmma pic.twitter.com/sZom3QiXtk — #ACB85 (@ACB_League) March 4,...

ACB’s huge stadium show in Moscow has added a third title fight to the card as two heavy-hitting light heavyweights do battle. Reigning light heavyweight champion Batraz Agnaev is slated to defend his title against dangerous Turkmenistan native Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at ACB 86. TITLE FIGHT NUMBER THREE! 3️⃣ Batraz...

Heavyweight mixed martial arts prospects are a distinct rarity in today’s sport, so when it does procure one it’s natural that fans, media and promotions gravitate towards them. Look no further than Francis Ngannou‘s meteoric rise into UFC title contention. That instance is a microcosm of the promotional need...

Former UFC bad boy Diego Brandao is being targeted for a return to the FNG cage against Nova Uniao newcomer Felipe Froes, sources close to MMA Today confirmed earlier today. The bout will take place at FNG 86 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 14. Diego Brandao (22-12) had...

Fight Nights Global is aiming for a stacked card when they hit Moscow on March 30. FNG 85 has already got three confirmed title fights including Abusupyan Alikhanov making his first middleweight title defence against three-time hand-to-hand combat world champion, Roman Kopylov; five-time karate champion and defending featherweight champ, Alexander...

Earlier today ACB announced a proposed schedule of events which sees them heading into a number of burgeoning markets. The proposed events will be ran under the auspices of former UFC heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter, Frank Mir, veteran commentator, Bryan Lacey, and long-time UK MMA promoter, Carl Prince,...

A light heavyweight showdown between two former UFC veterans looms as current Fight Nights Global light heavyweight champion Fabio Maldonado puts his belt on the line against the Don of Donbass, Nikita Krylov. The two will lock horns at FNG 86, which will serve as the Russian promotion’s inaugural...

As always Absolute Championship Berkut looks to impress, when they deliver a massive stadium card on May 5, at Moscow’s 30,000 capacity Olympic Stadium. The yet to be numbered ACB card already has one title fight scheduled between current featherweight champion, Marat Balaev, and his would be usurper and current interim...